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Layer 2 and the ASAv Arrive in Cisco VIRL!

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The Cisco VIRL team has announced the much anticipated April upgrade yesterday (4/21/2015) that includes a true Layer 2 IOS and the ASAv functionality.

Remember, the Layer 2 IOS will count against the 15 device limit, so if you want other switches in the topology that you are not needing to configure, use the Unmanaged Switch option there.

There is a Quick and Full upgrade option available for those of running VIRL currently. For those of you needing a complete OVA install, the OVA will be made available soon.

Here is the complete information:

http://community.dev-innovate.com/t/virl-april-release-upgrade-instructions-and-release-notes/3144

Here is a list of the latest images in this product:

NEW IOSv – 15.5(2)T image

NEW IOSvL2 – 15.2.411 DSGS image

IOSXRv – 5.3.0 CCO image

CSR1000v – 3.14 XE-based image

NEW NX-OSv 7.2.0 (ZD 120)

NEW ASA1000v 9.3.2

NEW Ubuntu 14.4.2 Cloud-init

I look forward to creating many videos for you on this new version here at ajsnetworking.com.

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Switching and the ASA Arrive in VIRL in April 2015

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Here are my notes from the second (March 2015) VIRL Webinar.

  • IOSvL2 arrives with the next VIRL version slated for April
    • You can download a new OVA for a clean install, or if you are on the latest version – use the VIRL Software panel to upgrade
    • Adding the IOSvL2 to your topology counts against the 15 node limit – the unmanaged switch does not
    • The IOSvL2 code is based on 15.2 – it provides 16 GigE interfaces
    • The switch can be configured from scratch, or you can use AutoNetkit
    • The default unconfigured switch is in Layer 3 mode, AutoNetkit converts to all Layer 2 by default
    • The focus was on Layer 2 features, so some Layer 3 things might not work yet
    • SPAN and Private VLANs will not be supported at this time
  • ASAv can be used today in VIRL
    • Demo provided in the Webinar on how to do this
    • NOTE: ASAv download from Cisco requires a Support Contract
    • ASAv arrives in VIRL in April release as well
  • Packet Captures are now simple and integrated in April release
  • NXOSv
    • Improvements coming in April
    • Note – this is not an emulator like the other images – it is more of a simulation
    • Features will include programming using NX-API, Fabric Path, and DCI using BGP or MPLS

I will be creating a new training course on this release of VIRL at CBT Nuggets. The course will include files for using VIRL as the lab platform for your CCENT, CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNP, etc. studies.

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